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Inventory of Government-Based Family Justice Services

Assessments (Manitoba)

Services offeredWhen parents cannot agree on matters involving their children, the court may direct Family Conciliation to assess the family situation to help determine the best interests of the children. A counsellor interviews and observes the parents, the children, and other involved parties and based on that information, prepares a report for the court to consider. Families may be referred for a shorter, focussed assessment or a full, more traditional evaluation. Family Conciliation counsellors are considered to be the court's witnesses and can be cross-examined on the assessment report by both parties. In addition to in-house staff, Family Conciliation has a roster (list) of social service professionals it uses as contractors for this service.